Sec. 402.00116. CHIEF EXECUTIVE. (a) The commissioner of workers' compensation is the division's chief executive and administrative officer. The commissioner shall administer and enforce this title, other workers' compensation laws of this state, and other laws granting jurisdiction to or applicable to the division or the commissioner. Except as otherwise specifically provided by this title, a reference in this title to the "commissioner" means the commissioner of workers' compensation.
(b) The commissioner has the powers and duties vested in the division by this title and other workers' compensation laws of this state.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 1.004, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Chapter 402 - Operation and Administration of Workers' Compensation System
Subchapter A. General Administration of System; Workers' Compensation Division
Section 402.00112. Investigation of Division
Section 402.00113. Administrative Attachment to Department
Section 402.00114. Duties of Division; Single Point of Contact
Section 402.00115. Composition of Division
Section 402.00116. Chief Executive
Section 402.00117. Appointment; Term
Section 402.00118. Qualifications
Section 402.00119. Ineligibility for Public Office
Section 402.00120. Compensation
Section 402.00121. Grounds for Removal
Section 402.00122. Prohibited Gifts; Administrative Violation
Section 402.00123. Civil Liability of Commissioner
Section 402.00124. Conflict of Interest
Section 402.00125. Prohibition on Certain Employment or Representation
Section 402.00126. Lobbying Activities
Section 402.00127. Training Program for Commissioner
Section 402.00128. General Powers and Duties of Commissioner
Section 402.002. Administration of System: Office of Injured Employee Counsel